Daddy Osc: A Lifestyle Blog

Biggest and Grandest Mallwide SALE tagged as the SM 3-Day Sale happens twice or thrice a year where great deals, big discounts, and other promos are being offered.

Filipinos love to shop a lot most especially when there is a SALE happening on their fave SM malls. Aside from the good air conditioning malls have, Pinoy's are still in the traditional shopping at the mall even though there are tons of online shopping apps out there. It's simply because we still prefer to see the item, get to fit the garment and or put it to a quick test and feel. A kind of guarantee that we really aiming for whenever we shop for something. And also, walking in the malls is a good exercise plus filling your shopping cart is kinda therapeutic too.

This is the advertisement found on SM City Taytay facebook page.

That being said, SM City Taytay just had its 3-Day SALE that happened last September 14, 15, and 16, 2018. It is very timely that I just got my paycheck / "sahod" from work. So, there I go with my wifey and it's time for some shopping :)

Despite the #Ompong typhoon advisory, we headed to SM City Taytay with other friends for shopping. And there, we found out that the sale is up to 70% off on selected items. Isn't that great?

Upon entering the Mall, we saw a brand new car that has this huge ribbon on it as if it was wrapped to be gifted to someone special. And then I've learned that it's up for grab and one lucky shopper can take this car home! SM 3-day Shoppers had the chance to win this brand new Suzuki Celerio.

Brand New Suzuki Celerio

When I started strolling, I found these items at big discounts.

Shirt, Pants, and Cap were all on sale.

This bunch is available for less than Php 400/pc Only.

You can also buy as early as now to save yourself from the holiday rush this Christmas Season.

A gift to someone special or someone who's close to your heart

Here at SM, they do really got it all for you !!!

For more updates, like and follow SM City Taytay official facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/smtaytay/

JD Sagala, Brad Gutierrez, and Rhav Lomboy at SM Savemore Selling Area.

Wearing a signature Apron with SM Savemore logo and the White Polo shirt, Black pants, black socks and leather shoes inside the selling area proves that you're an employee working at the store. With a happy face and smiles means you truly enjoy and love being part of SM Supermarket.

Everyone involved in the AutiSM at Work program learn from one another, from participants and SM employees to daily customers. Photo shows (back row, from left) Brad Gutierrez, Rhav Lomboy, JD Sagala, (front row, from left) SM Markets HR Head Dorothy Sobrevega, ASP President Mona Veluz, and Savemore Market AVP for Operations Cherry Concepcion.

It was already three o’clock in the afternoon, and 18-year old Brad was supposed to be home by 12 noon. His worried mom began to think if teaching him to commute was the right decision. Brad Gutierrez is a person with autism (PWA), and that was his first time to travel by public transportation.

As it turned out, it was one of those days when UV Express shuttles get delayed by traffic congestion. Brad waited patiently for three hours, fighting hunger and sweat along with other passengers in line. But unlike most people, he got home with pride that he was able to come home by himself.

Commuting to and from Savemore Market is just one of the many life skills Brad and 60 other participants are learning from AutiSM at Work – an immersion program designed by SM Markets, the SM food retail brand comprised of SM Supermarket, Savemore Market, and SM Hypermarket, and Autism Society of the Philippines (ASP) to promote workplace inclusion for PWAs. Now on its 2nd year, the program continues to expand from the pilot run at Savemore Market Light Residences to the current 17 SM Markets branches nationwide.

ASP President Mona Veluz affirms that by exposing PWAs in a work environment through AutiSM at Work, the participants get to learn the necessary skills they need in life.

“PWAs need to transition into adulthood in a significant way beyond what they learn in school. They need to know how to be independent, socialize, interact, be responsible. This immersion program with SM Markets teaches them just that,” says Mona. Soft skills like engaging customers and co-workers, taking directions from supervisors, coming to work on time, and even taking a bath before going to work, are important for PWAs to be truly included in society.

Being a mother of a PWA herself, Mona gets emotional when talking about the overall development that program participants are showing during their three-month internship. She remembers how one of the participants, 20-year old Rhav Lomboy, turned from a struggling beginner to a confident mentee.

According to Mona, Rhav was uncomfortable when he first tried to put grocery items in a bag. Now, he has transitioned from that task to putting back unwanted items in the shelves, giving shopping carts to customers, and greeting everyone he encounters. “It makes me so happy and proud seeing them improve, the difference in personality, the confidence. As a parent, that’s what you want to see,” Mona shares.

Seeing PWAs thrive in a place like Savemore Market where people from all walks of life come and go every day is indeed promising. It builds possibilities for PWAs like Brad, who dreams of being a chef in his own restaurant someday. For Rhav, his future is where he is a successful graphic designer. And for 24-year old JD Sagala, a graduate of computer electronics, his vision includes working in big companies like Samsung electronics.

The possibilities that SM Markets and ASP’s immersion program opens up are indeed infinite not just for PWAs, but for SM employees and its customers as well. “It’s enriching, meaningful, and inspirational for our employees and customers. Seeing them (PWAs) do what they do motivates us to be even better so we can help create a truly inclusive society,” says Dorothy Sobrevega, AVP for Human Resources of SM Markets.

“Learning life skills is really more important especially when you’re learning how to survive. We’d like to think that we are showing them the right path as they begin to dream of becoming somebody someday,” Dorothy concludes.

Mommy Melai Cantiveros-Francisco with her cute little Mela, with my daughter Chloe (in pink), and other kids at NESTOGROS's Grow Happy Nation Play Lab event held on September 1, 2018, at Starmall, Alabang Muntinlupa City.

“Ang kaligayahan ng pamilya ko ay mahalaga sa akin dahil ito ang sukatan ng halaga ko bilang ina.” This is a resounding insight that Nestlè continues to learn from many moms when they conducted studies on how to raise kids to be happy and healthy.

Because of this, NESTOGROW 4, the newest growing-up milk brand that aims to help moms in raising healthy and happy kids, moved forward with their advocacy, Grow Happy. This is a movement that aims to support families raise happy and healthy kids. NESTOGROW believes that important factors for growing happy includes fostering a happy environment and providing good nutrition.

The Grow Happy Nation: Play Lab has four (4) stations namely where interactive learning and wonderland featuring classic Filipino games with a scientific and creative twist.

To help parents and children to develop this happy environment and make the right nutritional choices, NESTOGROW is embarking on the Grow Happy Nation: Play Lab, an interactive learning wonderland featuring classic Filipino games with a scientific and creative twist. Here, children and their parents were able to bond while learning the nutritional benefits of NESTROGROW 4.

NO SUCROSE JACKSTONE

We, parent's are very familiar with the word "Jackstone". As a matter of fact, we used to play jackstone when we were kids. Here at Play Lab, the is a twist in this game. This time, the No Sucrose Jackstone will show you and kids can play by eliminating the Sucrose or the "Table Sugar" in milk.

VALUE-STANSYA

NUTRIENS PIKO

PLAY LAB

Mommy Melai Cantiveros-Francisco with her cute little Mela, with my daughter Chloe (in pink), and other kids at NESTOGROS's Grow Happy Nation Plab Lab event held on September 1, 2018, at Starmall, Alabang Muntinlupa City.

Commitment and Heritage panel that illustrates the beginnings of Nestlé and NESTOGROW 4, and the brand’s commitment to help Filipino families raise well-rounded children.

“We are very proud to bring NESTOGROW 4 to parents and their children,” enthused Carlo Agbayani, Lead Consumer Marketing Manager for NESTOGROW 4. “The Grow Happy Nation: Play Lab is our way of reaching out to Filipino families and introduce them to a nutritional drink that will help raise healthy and happy children.”

NESTOGROW 4 is the only brand in the market today that contains L. COMFORTIS, a probiotic that helps improve a child’s digestive health, and LIPO-ACTIV which is a proprietary fat blend that aids in better calcium absorption.

NESTOGROW 4 also has no added sucrose in the formulation, but with higher DHA levels and all other nutrients, vitamins and minerals needed for overall growth and development of children.

Pricing and Availability.
In addition to the health benefits, parents will be delighted to know that NESTROGROW 4 is available at affordable prices. NESTOGROW 4 costs P811 (SRP) for a 1.8kg pack, while the 135g trial pack may be availed for only P69 (SRP).

Upcoming Activities of The Grow Happy Nation: Play Lab

September 2 - Starmall Alabang
September 15 and 16 - Limketkai Event Center, Cagayan de Oro City
September 22 and 23 - SM City Pampanga
September 29 and 30 - SM City Cebu

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/NESTOKIDPH.

“Sa panahon ngayon, hindi enough na maging healthy lang ang ating mga anak,” said TV personality Melai Cantiveros-Francisco, proud mom and NESTOGROW 4 who was also present during the launch of Grow Happy Nation: Play Lab. “Dapat lumaki din silang masaya dahil kapag masaya ang disposition ng isang bata, nagiging mas maayos ang kanyang paglaki.”

Happy Moments captured by a smartphone.

Leaving A Legacy Through Your Health Insurance
featuring "Health Protection Plans"

Health is Wealth.

This is a golden rule (for me) when the time you have started working and earning. Money is just there every 15th and end of the month as a compensation of your labor/service to an employer. Anything and everything you wanted to have and buy is possible during that time.

Based on my own experience, I am working in a corporate environment having three (3) kids. Some companies provide health insurance aside from HMO benefit offers to an individual with full-time or regular employment or contract. This is true and you'll enjoy the assurance that you're covered, and only applicable (take note) during your stay and tenure in the company that you are working.

How about when you're not employed? Or employed, but the company does not offer any Insurance or HMO benefits? Yes, you've got SSS and Philhealth (if you're working in a private sector), but with limited coverage only. What happens next?

This is a question needs an answer as every day, you're going to report for work In and Out. You have no idea of what will happen to you whether you're at the office or at home. Only God knows.

So, It is about time to think about (not only today) your future. Think Big, Plan, and Execute. Think of something and maging "advance mag-isip" while we're strong and can do multi-tasking.

My recommendation is, while young, healthy, and energetic, learn to start and put a small amount or portion of your money into long-term investment such as health insurance which in return, it will help you when the time comes when you need it most. Like, when the world turns upside down against you for whatever reasons. This is not only for your own good. But, this is also for your family's future.

How?

By getting a policy on Health Insurance, there is an assurance that they can provide and assist you in your needs like medical, accidental death, dismemberment, and /or disablement, murder and unprovoked assault, burial assistance (due accident), personal liability, medical reimbursement (due to an accident) and more. The coverage will depend on the plan that you wanted to avail which will be tailored according to your requirements, like 12-months, 24-months or more.

Example of an Insurance company is YGC Corporate Services Inc. and Malayan Insurance. They are a member company of the Yuchengco Group of Companies (YGC) here in the Philippines. YGC offers various HEALTH PROTECTION PLANS that are aligned to your specific needs and those of your family members. Cash benefits are provided not only for hospital confinement but also for ICU coverage, life and disability benefits. The CARD FOR LIFE plan even provides for add-on cash benefits for payment of your annual credit card dues.

Once you're a policyholder of Health Protection Plans, you will get the following:

1. Hospital Cash Plan

2. Family Shield

3. Family Protect Plus

5. Card For Life

5. Family Protect Elite

6. Family Protect Max

Aside form listed above, You're Family, Kids, dependents are covered and can avail Educational Assistance, Pension Benefits, and House Rental Cash offers under the FPE product.

This is somehow that a legacy can I leave behind to my family through financial support from the health insurance. Big help no matter what happens when the time comes.

To know more, visit http://www.ygccsi.com/healthprotection

We, Filipinos love to go shopping online whatever it takes and whatever it cost. We use our e-money to buy a product online.

We also like the idea of "Online Shopping SALE" or "Online Promo" where we can purchase the item on a discounted prices because we want to spend our money and buy as many as possible as long as it fits our budget.

But now, it's a worry free when it comes to online shopping as the new player enters and introduces to the market. Hataw.PH, an E-Commerce site offers budget and affordable items for online shopping!

Hataw.ph will launch its budget-satisfying online shop on September 7, 2018

Online shopping continues to be more popular in the release of many brands with the aim of bringing consumers what they want in the comfort of their own homes. Just like in Southeast Asia where Lazada and Shopee are household names whenever online shopping is spoken of.

A lot of companies take advantage of eCommerce to optimize their sales and make it more convenient for the customers. After all, it’s easier and less costly to shop on the internet has given that they don’t need to use transportation and food costs. The business trend is shifting from concrete to information. And from this, Mr. Adolfo Sy, CEO of Hataw thought about starting www.hataw.ph.

It began with the experience of two entrepreneurs (one of who is the Hataw CEO) when they were weighed down by the commissions and penalties in becoming sellers at one shopping platform. Their goal was to market their products there to gain a wider exposure and a higher return.

They set up an online company with its emphasis on Quality Products at Affordable Prices. Whether you are looking to buy home products or clothing, Hataw is the answer to people on a tight budget.

Hataw targets the B,C;D class. Its main categories are clothing, gadgets, bags and shoes, toys kids and baby but they specialize in home and living and its part, home improvement. The difference is that in home and living you will find products in dining, kitchen, living rooms, decoration and on the other hand, home improvement is where hardware, lighting, faucet parts, door knobs come in.

Likewise, the company also sells official brand products as a partnership agreement.

The app is now available for download in Google Play.

Furthermore, Hataw.ph has a seller center where people may sign up. When they agree to the terms and agreement, they may upload their products, then start their own promotions or discounts and sell.

Payment accepted are Cash on delivery, credit/debit card, and bank transfers. You may also opt to secure your payment through M Lhuillier branches.

To know more follow HATAW.PH on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram with the official account of @hatawshopping.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hatawshopping/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hatawshopping

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hataw.ph/

“The galaxies coalesced. Prepare for something greater. #GoBeyond,” Vivo wrote in its latest post.

Global smartphone brand Vivo has been known for its high-technology innovations that have wowed the world several times over. But it has also been a pioneer of various consumer-centric smartphone designs.

Starting August 20, the fastest growing smartphone brand has teased tech savvy followers with a series of mysterious videos posted on its social media pages. The latest was a video of the moon with its shape emphasized by a curved line, a hint of the look of the next flagship smartphone.

For its latest smartphone releases, Vivo has pushed the boundaries of the screens based on various studies and insights on what its consumers want.

In 2017, Vivo released the V7+, which has a 5.99-inch AllScreen Display that offers a wider visual experience without compromising a comfortable grip. This gives those on the go a chance to enjoy a bigger screen for gaming, reading, or watching videos.

Vivo followed up the V7+ with the release of the V9 in 2018. It was their first flagship smartphone for the year with the notch. The V9 features the new 19:9 FullView™ Display that has a massive 90% screen-to-body ratio that gives users a wider look into the digital world. The Vivo V9 may be as compact as the 5.5-inch phone, but it was able to attain a 6.3-inch screen.

Halfway through the year, Vivo released the Vivo X21, its first X-series smartphone in the Philippines. It still has a the iconic 19:9 FullView™ Display. But it has a bigger screen-to-body ratio of 90.3% to provide a more impactful visual experience for gamers and video hoarders.

But Vivo was able to get closer to its target when the Vivo NEX was released in some markets in June. The NEX introduces the Ultra FullView™ Display experience with a whopping 91.24% screen-to-body ratio. Vivo was able to achieve this by pioneering the 8-megapixel Elevating Front Camera that hides in the body when not in use. It also introduces the Screen SoundCasting Technology that replaces the traditional earpiece speaker entirely and cutting the bezel size.

With these releases, Vivo has proven that the window to the digital world has no limits. What barriers will the brand break next? #

For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at vivoglobal.ph or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/vivophil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivo_philippines/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil) accounts.

OPPO F9 Celebrity Endorsers and Influencers

Celebrity endorsers and influencers with OPPO executives pose for a photo with OPPO’s latest mobile offering the F9 with VOOC Flash Charge Technology, water drop screen and gradient body design.

(From L-R) Robi Domingo, Smart Communications Consumer Postpaid-Prepaid Consultant Espen Warendorph, OPPO Product Expert Daniel Lardizabal, OPPO Philippines VP for Marketing Jane Wan, Glaiza de Castro, Julia Barretto, Joshua Garcia, Sanya Lopez, Gretchen Ho, Home Credit Philippines CEO Annica Witschard, OPPO Philippines CEO James Ma, Home Credit Philippines Head of Sales Petr Korinek, OPPO Key Accounts Director Zen Han.

OPPO F9 Elevates Smartphone Standard with Revolutionary VOOC Flash Charge, 6GB RAM, and Gradient Body Design

As OPPO released their F9, the latest of their F series smartphone, OPPO F9 comes with VOOC technology where it can charge your smartphone is just a matter of minute/s. It also have other features, such as 6GB RAM. Dual Camera, and its gradient Body Design.

Joining in the celebration during the Philippine launch are local celebrity endorses and influencers Glaiza de Castro, Julia Barretto, Joshua Garcia, Sanya Lopez and Gretchen Ho.

Celebrity Group Shot (From L-R) OPPO Philippines’ celebrity endorsers and influencers Glaiza de Castro, Julia Barretto, Joshua Garcia, Sanya Lopez and Gretchen Ho pose for a photo with the new F9 smartphone.

Jane Wan, OPPO Vice President for Marketing

The launch of the OPPO F9 serves as a major milestone for the company as it debuts world’s first technologies like the VOOC Flash Charge, gradient body, and waterdrop screen design.” OPPO Philippines’ - Ms. Jane Wan, OPPO Vice President for Marketing

OPPO F9 Features

Dual Rear Camera

The OPPO F9 is the first in the F series to be equipped with AI-enhanced dual rear cameras (16MP + 2MP). The two cameras work together to create a depth of field and achieve a great Bokeh effect. Sixteen independent and 800 combined scenes can be recognized by AI Scene Recognition.

OPPO F9’s 25MP front-facing camera also does not disappoint. The re-invented 'Sensor-HDR' technology dramatically improves backlight selfies and allows users to check high dynamic exposure live effects in real-time. OPPO F9 can now also accurately collect 296 feature points for each subject, referencing them against its massive database of facial images and analyzing features before making enhancements that are customized for each subject. The AI Beauty Technology can provide users with 8 million different beautification effects, personalizing selfies in the most attractive way possible while keeping the natural look of each human subject. In addition, the F9 supports multiple interesting camera features such as AR Stickers, vivid mode and slow-motion video.

with 6GB RAM ideal for multitasking experience.

6GB RAM + 64GB storage with ColorOS 5.2 AI intuitive system OPPO F9 sets the new standard in mid-range smartphones with its 6GB RAM + 64GB storage that promises a superb performance. It also supports two sim cards slots and one 256GB storage card slot.

Breakthrough in charging: Rapid charge with VOOC

The OPPO F9 offers the revolutionary VOOC Flash Charge Technology. This technology is exclusively developed by OPPO and provides a charging speed of up to four times faster than regular charging. This means that a quick 5-minute charge is enough to enable 2 hours of talk time.

Availability

Ms. Wan added that, “It has also made leaps in its rear and front cameras, hardware, and overall user experience, which we know are very important features for Filipino smartphone users. The F9 represents how our consumers inspire the brand to push boundaries and develop innovations that not only carve out trends in a technology-driven world, but also help these consumers make the most of their digitally savvy lifestyles.”

Breakthrough design: Waterdrop screen with gradient colors

OPPO F9 offers a unique and attractive design that appeal greatly to the younger generation. It boasts of three stunning gradient color combinations-- Sunrise Red, Twilight Blue and Starry Purple. A special spraying technique is used to achieve the refined gradient partnered with flower petal pattern in the phone’s body. Another notable design upgrade in the F9 is the Waterdrop screen. Inspired by the water droplet, it allows users to have better viewing experience with an extremely high screen-to-body ratio of 90.8%. The OPPO F9 also has an impressive 6.3-inch bezel-less screen that features a resolution of 2340x1080 and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9.

OPPO F9 Sunrise Red

OPPO F9 Twilight Blue

OPPO F9 will be initially available in Sunrise Red and Twilight Blue for PHP 17,990 (6GB RAM). Additionally, consumers may avail via Home Credit at 0% interest for 9 months. It is also available with Smart at GigaX Plan 1299. Pre-order starts August 24, 2018 until August 30, 2018 where customers can get freebies worth up to PHP 3,490.

Daddy Osc: A Lifestyle Blog

SM City Taytay 3 DAY SALE!!!

AutiSM at Work: Persons with Autism Learn Life Skills at the Supermarket

NESTOGROW's Grow Happy Nation: Play Lab Campaign

Leaving A Legacy Through Your Health Insurance

Hataw.PH, a new player in eCommerce offers budget and affordable items for online shopping!

Vivo ready to wow the world with an all-new screen design

OPPO F9 with VOOC Super Flash Charge and 6GB RAM

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